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as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem
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as in developing
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
worked out a compromise between the warring factions
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in calculating
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
after working out the cost of a college education, we've decided that it's never too early to start saving
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Recent Examples of working out
So there’s a chance most players are away from Santa Clara, vacationing or working out before the start of training camp in late July.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Bath & Body Works Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson said the turnaround is working out for the body care and fragrance company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 June 2026
So working out is out of the question, as is going for a swim.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026
Adding some strength training to your week of working out may lower your risk of an early death, according to a new study.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026
There’s already a case made for Rashford working out cheaper than Gordon in the long run because of the former’s huge wages despite a €50 million ($58 million) difference in their transfer fees.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Joyce, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, has been in Arizona this week working out with a physical therapist.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
His goal while meeting and working out with teams at the combine and beyond was to be himself, not to try to fit in or stand out.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
San Diego State transfer guard Nick Anderson was working out in Houston with his trainer earlier this month.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Bath & Body Works Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson said the turnaround is working out for the body care and fragrance company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 June 2026
So working out is out of the question, as is going for a swim.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026
Adding some strength training to your week of working out may lower your risk of an early death, according to a new study.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026
There’s already a case made for Rashford working out cheaper than Gordon in the long run because of the former’s huge wages despite a €50 million ($58 million) difference in their transfer fees.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Joyce, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, has been in Arizona this week working out with a physical therapist.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
His goal while meeting and working out with teams at the combine and beyond was to be himself, not to try to fit in or stand out.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
San Diego State transfer guard Nick Anderson was working out in Houston with his trainer earlier this month.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working out
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This environment is continuously unlocking new pathways to discovering and solving problems, and the very tools of science itself are transforming in unprecedented ways.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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These are professionals who have spent years working alongside some of the best filmmakers in the world and who bring an extraordinary level of expertise, discipline and problem solving to every production.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The agreement imposed limits on Iran's nuclear program to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Rodriguez has been developing the concept for more than a decade, based on drawings and stories created with and for his children.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The event will convene from the sports, music, retail and beauty industries for a conversation exploring how brands are succeeding at the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce.—
William Earl,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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For Poku, the three topics are intertwined, and discussing one requires touching on all three; succeeding in midlife requires success in each.—
Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Algorithms are very good at calculating what is most likely to come next.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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When calculating the age of a mature tree, the rule of thumb is to measure its circumference at chest level.—
Theodore R. Johnson,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
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Talking about Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen‘s hair evolution is like unraveling a tangled web of aesthetics.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Years later, former FBI agent Thomas Scott reopens the case, unraveling a haunting story of ambition, obsession, and the cost of keeping the cameras rolling.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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He was also accused of fabricating personal credit-card reimbursements and forging fake receipts, Bonta said.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
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The actors spent time forging the kind of intimate charge that could be felt in wordless glances between their closeted characters.—
Jen Yamato,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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But rather than further ratchet up the stakes in the final minutes, the episode closes with Rosemary exhaustively — and rather hilariously — going over an extensive genealogical document for Tom and Patricia.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Building work on the basilica was held back by the Spanish civil war and a lack of funds, including Gaudí going over budget and refusing to compromise on his designs.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Researchers are still figuring this out, but there’s one interesting theory.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Normally Wednesday would have been Brayan Bello’s turn to take the mound, but with the struggling Red Sox right-hander figuring things out in Triple-A, the club will instead hand the ball to an up-and-coming rookie.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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